What is the current water temperature in Holyhead?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Holyhead?

As of now, in Holyhead, the water temperature is 14.63°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Holyhead

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Holyhead. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

58.3

°F

October 19, 08:42

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

58.5°F

Tomorrow:

58.3°F

Sunrise:

07:52

Sunset:

18:14

Day Length:

10 h. 22 min.

Holyhead in October

Minimum:

47.8°F

Average:

48.8°F

Maximum:

50.2°F

Sea water temperature in Holyhead today

As of now, in Holyhead, the water temperature is 58.3°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 0.5°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 59.3°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 56.9°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 57.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 57.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 58.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Holyhead

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 5	59.5°F	58.4°F	59.2°F
Oct 6	59.4°F	58.3°F	59.1°F
Oct 7	59.5°F	58.1°F	58.9°F
Oct 8	59.3°F	58.2°F	58.9°F
Oct 9	59.2°F	58.3°F	58.7°F
Oct 10	59.0°F	58.1°F	58.6°F
Oct 11	58.8°F	57.5°F	58.5°F
Oct 12	58.7°F	57.5°F	58.4°F
Oct 13	58.9°F	57.4°F	58.3°F
Oct 14	58.8°F	57.4°F	58.3°F
Oct 15	58.7°F	57.2°F	58.3°F
Oct 16	58.6°F	57.1°F	58.2°F
Oct 17	58.7°F	56.9°F	58.1°F
Oct 18	58.5°F	57.2°F	58.0°F
Oct 19	58.3°F	56.9°F	57.8°F
Oct 20	58.3°F	57.2°F	57.8°F
Oct 21	58.1°F	57.1°F	57.6°F
Oct 22	58.1°F	56.8°F	57.6°F
Oct 23	57.9°F	56.8°F	57.4°F
Oct 24	57.7°F	56.8°F	57.2°F
Oct 25	57.7°F	56.9°F	57.2°F
Oct 26	57.6°F	56.7°F	57.1°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Holyhead by month

In an average year, Holyhead offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Holyhead was recorded on August 29, 2025, reaching a 63.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 9, 2018, dipping to 43.0°F. The average readings by season are 48.6°F in Winter, 48.5°F in Spring, 58.0°F in Summer, and 57.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Caernarfon	57.2°F	19mi
Bangor	56.7°F	21mi
Conwy	56.4°F	33mi
Douglas	57.2°F	59mi
Aberystwyth	57.0°F	66mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Holyhead